Sample data

ReportPlane can generate a sample record from a data model. Samples are useful for checking field shape, testing an ingest client, and previewing an initial analytics definition.

How values are chosen#

The generator follows the declared field type before using hints from the field name. This prevents misleading examples such as a text status value for an integer status_code field.

Examples:

• status_code: integer receives a numeric HTTP-style status;
• status: string can receive a semantic text value;
• numeric *_id fields remain numeric;
• integer time values use Unix milliseconds where that representation is required by the sample path;
• arrays and objects preserve their declared structure.

Generate a sample#

Open a data model and choose the sample-data action. Review the generated payload before sending it. A sample demonstrates a valid shape but should not be treated as production business data.

Sample generation is currently a console action and is not part of Management API v1.

Good testing practice#

1. Generate a sample.
2. Replace placeholder identifiers with clearly marked test values.
3. Send it through a non-production ingest client.
4. Confirm acceptance and destination delivery.
5. Run a small Analytics API over the stored record.